Playoffs · Round 3 · Game 5
Los Angeles LakersLakers
119
away
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
125
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 27 | 34 | 32 | 26 | 119 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 24 | 36 | 30 | 35 | 125 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Trail Blazers held off the Lakers 125-119. Trail Blazers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Trail Blazers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; the Lakers came in with something to prove after a loss. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.